Pedestal mat buying guide

Designed to be placed around the base of the toilet, pedestal mats stop your feet from getting cold.Generally made of a soft and fluffy material, these accessories offer added comfort for those using the toilet. Furthermore, they can also be used to add a personal touch to your bathroom décor.Pedestal mats can even be coordinated with your toilet seat, toilet roll holder or perhaps with a bath mat if your bathtub is installed in the same room.

Pedestal mats come in a range of differentmaterials.

Polyester

This material is chosen for its resistance to both water and friction. Polyester mats are machine-washable and easy to maintain, providing a warm, soft surface for your feet.

Terry cloth

Terry cloth pedestal mats are extremely absorbent and soft to the touch.

Cotton

Cotton mats can be machine-washed at 30°C. Very pleasant to the touch, these mats are available in a wide range of colours. Their absorption performance is very good. Along with polyester, this is one of the most common materials used to make pedestal mats.

Safety

In order to avoid slipping you might want to invest in a non-slip toilet mat. This is especially important for young children and elderly people.

Size

To maximise the aesthetic potential of your pedestal mat, you'll want to choose a mat that is suited to the size of your toilet base.

Design

Pedestal mats are come in a wide range of colours and patterns. For tastefully decorated bathroom, you should match your pedestal mat to the rest of your décor. For example, a brightly coloured mat can be great to lift a bathroom with an otherwise muted palette.

To find out more about bathroom design, follow our editors' advice and check out their other guides:

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